Tourism & Hospitality

Airport / Tourism Retail Concepts

Premium airport and tourism retail concepts showcasing local brands and artisanal Hawaiian products.

Overview

About This Project

Airport & Tourism Retail Concepts is designing the next generation of Hawaii airport retail. Currently, most airport shops carry the same mass-produced souvenirs and national brands. This project develops premium retail concepts that showcase authentic Hawaiian products — small-batch foods, local coffee, artisanal goods, and culturally meaningful gifts. The goal is to make the airport the last (and best) opportunity for visitors to discover and purchase genuine Hawaiian products, while creating a valuable sales channel for local producers.

Project Details

Status

In Planning

Category

Tourism & Hospitality

At a Glance

Phase

Planning

Target Airports

HNL, OGG, KOA

Local Brands

50+

Objectives

Project Goals

1

Develop retail concepts for concourse, gate-area, and post-security airport locations

2

Curate product assortments featuring authentic local brands across food, beverage, and gifts

3

Design retail environments that reflect Hawaiian culture and regional identity

4

Build efficient supply chain systems for airport retail inventory management

5

Expand the concept to other high-traffic tourism locations beyond airports

Interested in This Project?

Whether you're a potential partner, investor, or brand looking to participate — we'd love to hear from you.